Secret vs Pigeon
Where Secret belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Pigeon is a Farrow & Ball color. These are both greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within grey to land. Pigeon (LRV 51) reflects noticeably more light than Secret (LRV 26), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Secret runs yellow while Pigeon is decidedly neutral, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 9.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Secret vs Pigeon Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Secret on one side and Pigeon on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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